National Panhellenic Conference: An organization composed of 26 member women’s sororities

National Pan-Hellenic Council: A governing organization of nine historically-African American fraternities and sororities

New Member: A prospective member from the time he/she accepts a bid to affiliate until the time he/she is initiated

New Member Program: A period of adjustment to Greek life, during which new members learn the history and values about the fraternity/sorority, its members and activities

North-American Interfraternity Conference: An organization composed of 58 member national men’s fraternities

Panhellenic Council: The campus governing council of women’s sororities

Philanthropy: A service project sponsored by a fraternity or sorority that raises money for a non-profit organization

Potential/Prospective Member: Undergraduate men and women who are participating in recruitment and are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority

Recruitment/Rush: The membership recruitment and selection process held by fraternities and sororities

Ritual: Fraternity or sorority ritual may include ceremonies and symbols that are connected to the values and ideals of the organization. Some ritual is open to non-members, while some is only open to chapter members